We’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill. Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were bu...
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We’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill. Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were bu...
How to Reclaim Yourself in a World That Shouts For Your Attention
Girl, Choose Yourself!
23 minutes
2 months ago
How to Reclaim Yourself in a World That Shouts For Your Attention
Ever feel like the world is just too much sometimes? Like your nervous system is lit up before you've even had your coffee? In this short, soul-grounding episode, we’re talking about what it means to truly take care of your inner world. I’m sharing what happened when I slipped back into old habits—doomscrolling, attention scattering, letting the algorithm run my nervous system—and how a return to intentional self-care shifted everything. You'll hear: Why tending to your inner atmosphere is th...
Girl, Choose Yourself!
We’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill. Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were bu...
